5 Star Foodie Culinary Adventures

5 Star Makeover Roundup: Meatballs

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:07:33 PST

This month our challenge was to transform a classic comfort dish, Meatballs, into a 5 star gourmet dish. I was so impressed with the variety and the uniqueness of the creations in our group. Thank...

5 Star Makeover: 5-Spice Duck Meatballs with Scallion Bacon Pancakes and Hoisin Mayo

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:25:08 PST

After taking two months off for the holidays, our 5 Star Makeover cooking group is back together for a new exciting year. This month our theme is meatballs. It is a fun challenge to try to...

5 Star Foodie Junior: "Kitchen Sink" Nishiki Rice Wrap

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:39:56 PST

Welcome to the January edition of 5 Star Foodie Junior, a series of monthly posts that feature my daughter learning how to cook in the kitchen. Featured this month is a rice dish, with a terrific...

DC Restaurant Review: Zaytinya

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:54:26 PST

It's restaurant week in DC, and my daughter and I decided to check out one of Jose Andres' restaurants we've heard so much about, Zaytinya. This very popular restaurant offers Greek and...

Theme Thursdays: Chorizo Honey Lollipops

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:17:44 PST

5 Star Foodie Junior and I typically have special designated dinner themes for our week days: Meatless Mondays, "Trial" Tuesdays (where we typically try a new dish or new ingredient), "Wonton"...

Cookbook giveaway winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:31:59 PST

The winner of the the Cookbook Giveaway: Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water, Flavours of Cyprus, Kopiaste! is Julie M.. Congratulations! If anyone would like to purchase the book, please visit...

Angel Hair Pasta Cakes with Rosemary Whipped Ricotta and Caviar

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:00:05 PST

With the New Year's eve approaching many of us are looking for new elegant dishes to serve at social gatherings and dinner parties. My new recipe has a very simple base ingredient, angel hair...

Cookbook Giveaway: Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water, Flavours of Cyprus, Kopiaste!

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:52:28 PST

My friend, Ivy @ Kopiaste.org has an ebook version of her fabulous cookbook just out! It is called Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water, Flavours of Cyprus, Kopiaste!, and it comes in two volumes,...

New York Deli Style Wraps

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:36:58 PST

Tumaro's Gourmet Tortillas are introducing the New York Deli Style Wraps, healthy and delicious wraps that come in a variety of flavors inspired by the traditional deli breads and bagels. There are...

5 Star Foodie Junior: "Candle" Cake Pops

noreply@blogger.com (Natasha Price) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:08:29 PST

Welcome to the December edition of 5 Star Foodie Junior, a series of monthly posts that feature my daughter learning how to cook in the kitchen. This is a special holiday post where we make an...